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The referred family is requesting assistance obtaining a $100 gift card. The child is in placement and is requesting clothing items for her upcoming 18th birthday in May. The child has overcome trauma and previous struggles with her mental health. She is motivated to complete high school and transition into adulthood and the assistance will help the child stay motivated and improve the child’s confidence. She is placed with her biological mother, however in the eyes of the court, since biological mother previously lost parental rights and is now court ordered caregiver- biological mother is considered “adoptive sister.” The caregiver/Biological mother’s home is not RFA approved and as such the child does not qualify for clothing allowance. The biological mother/caregiver does not receive foster care funding or relative care funding because of her legal standing as adoptive sister. The family would be appreciative of any help and want to explore all options to make their children as comfortable as possible at home.